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    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To put a spoke in one’s wheel
    Question

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
    To put a spoke in one’s wheel

    A.

    To thwart someone in execution of one’s design

    B.

    To leave someone without any provision

    C.

    To receive cold reception

    D.

    Narrating a false story

    Correct option is A

    Option (a) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
    Given Idiom: To put a spoke in one’s wheel – means to deliberately hinder someone’s plans or actions. (किसी की योजना में विघ्न डालना)
    Example: His competitor put a spoke in his wheel by spreading false rumours.
    Other related idioms and their meanings:
    · Throw a wrench in the works – to sabotage or interfere
    · Rain on someone’s parade – to spoil someone’s plans
    · Pull the rug out from under – to unexpectedly take away support

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